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WMMHC prevention services promote wellness through interventions that educate and support communities. Our prevention specialists work in a variety of capacities with members from many different groups in their communities. Together, we work to make our community drug-free and healthy. Prevention Services WMMHC prevention services promote wellness through interventions that educate and support communities. Our prevention specialists work in various capacities with members from many different groups in their communities. Together, we work to make our community drug-free and healthy. REQUEST A PRESENTATION Reach out to our Prevention Specialists and schedule a presentation for your school or group. Call 406-541-0024 PARENT RESOURCES Information for Montana parents to address a variety of challenges and support your child's success. Learn More > GET THE TOOLS Download one of our toolkits for information on identifying the signs of substance use, what you can do today and access to local resources. Learn More > Making A Difference WMMHC Prevention Services was developed to teach Montana's youth skills for resisting social influences, impacting drug-related attitudes and norms, and promoting personal management skills. Together, we are making a difference in the lives of youth throughout Montana. 􏰛􏰎􏰑􏰍􏰍􏰛 According to the Statewide 2020 Montana Prevention Needs Assessment 71.2% of Montana students have NOT had an alcoholic beverage to drink in the past 30 days 82.5% of Montana students have NOT had 5 or more drinks of alcohol in a row in the past 30 days 85.8% of Montana students have NOT used cannabis (marijuana) in the last 30 days 1 98.8% of Montana students have NOT used methamphetamines in the last 30 days 96.2% of Montana youth have NOT taken prescription medication without a doctor telling them to in the past 30 days Prevention Programs WMMHC offers many effective substance use prevention programs that can be implemented in various settings. Prevention programs can involve an individual or group in a family, school, law enforcement, or community setting. WMMHC substance use prevention programs focus both on environmental and community factors. Mission, Vision, and Values Our Mission: To build thriving communities through compassionate, whole-person, expert care. Our Vision: We are the premiere community provider, employer and partner in comprehensive behavioral health services. Our Values: Empathy. Integrity. Respect. Growth About Since we opened our doors in 1971, we have been driven by the unwavering goal of providing behavioral healthcare that meets the needs of the people we serve throughout Western Montana. We’ve stayed true to our commitment to providing person-centered and evidence-based care in community settings. We’ve remained dedicated to doing what is right, not what is easy or profitable. We have fulfilled our unique role – as a licensed community-based mental health center – to be Western Montana’s behavioral healthcare “safety net." We tirelessly advocate for the rights of individuals to have access to integrated services that help people overcome despair and choose hope. The only thing that has changed since our inception almost 50 years ago is how much we’ve grown. From service delivery provided in 5 counties by 20 staff, we now have almost 800 employees serving over 15,000 clients in 15 counties. We have a much more comprehensive offering of services, with 25 programs to meet the needs of people across the continuum of age and need. And, since 2016, we now have the capability of providing services using telemedicine technology, meaning better access for clients and more effective use of scarce resources. All clinical services are reviewed and licensed annually by the State of Montana. Special grants are available to offset the cost of services for consumers who are financially eligible. Services are billed to Insurance, Medicaid, Grants, and self. Governance Western Montana Mental Health Center operates as a not-for-profit, tax-exempt, public purpose corporation (501)(c)(3). The Board of Directors meets monthly to assure effective governance and administration of all Center interests. The public is invited to attend meetings. Participating counties include: Flathead, Sanders, Lake, Mineral, Missoula, Ravalli, Granite, Powell, Deer Lodge, Silver Bow, Gallatin, Madison and Park. History Originally, the State Department of Institutions funded and administered five community mental health clinics in the state. One of the clinics was located in Missoula and was housed in the basement of the Student Health Center at the University of Montana. This clinic, with a staff of six, was responsible for serving the counties of Western Montana. Services were almost exclusively outpatient and, due to the limited staff, outreach efforts throughout the Region were very minimal. The expectation was that clients would commute to Missoula where services would be provided within the clinic. There are old records suggesting that the clinic opened in 1942. Employees of this clinic were all staff members of the State of Montana and they answered directly to the superintendent of the Warm Springs State Hospital. There was considerable isolation of the staff as direct contact with the State Hospital was minimal. Federal Involvement Montana's interest in the development of comprehensive community mental health centers was sparked by the Joint Commission on Mental Illness and Health that was established by Congress under the Mental Health Study Act of 1955. Montana received funds to study its mental health needs and resources, and for a five-year period, effort was devoted towards the development of a plan which would provide effective services to the residents of Montana. With the passage of federal staffing and construction grant programs by Congress in 1963, the Montana State legislature passed complementary bills which enabled the State to become a responsible partner with the federal government in the establishment of regional mental health centers. Five mental health regions were established within the state and Boards, comprised of a county commissioner from each county within the Region, designated as the authority for governance of the community-based mental health programs. On July 15, 1969, the Western Montana Regional Community Mental Health Center Board submitted to the National Institute of Mental Health an application requesting federal staffing grant funds under the provision of Public Law 89-105. The program was approved on September 1, 1969. Western initiated services on January 1, 1971, utilizing local, state, and federal funds. Offices were opened in Ravalli, Lake, Sanders, Flathead and Lincoln Counties, in addition to the existing Missoula-based outpatient office. The original (1971) staff numbered 20 including: 11 clinicians; 7 clerical workers; a business manager, and regional director. Billing and Financial Services For information on treatment costs, insurance, resources if you are uninsured, and payment options, click here.

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Welcome to WMMHC! Please answer these questions as they apply to the person receiving services. Adult Services Packet-Mental Health Please complete the electronic packet below. All fields marked ( * ) are required fields. All information submitted on our website is private and confidential. Your treatment experience is strictly private and confidential, protected by federal and state law. If you need assistance in filling out our intake paperwork call 406-541-0024 To complete the application by hand: Please call 406-541-0024 to request a paper application be mailed to you. You may also download this application, scan and return by Email: referrals@wmmhc.org or Mail to: Western Montana Mental Health Center 1321 Wyoming St, Missoula, MT 59801 Please wait while we load your application

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Western Montana Mental Health Release of Information Children Services Release of Information-Children Services Please complete the electronic form below. All fields marked ( * ) are required fields. All information submitted on our website is private and confidential. Your treatment experience is strictly private and confidential, protected by federal and state law. If you need assistance in filling out our intake paperwork call 406-541-0024 To complete the form by hand: Please call 406-541-0024 to request a paper form be mailed to you. You may also download this form , scan and return by Email: referrals@wmmhc.org or Mail to: Western Montana Mental Health Center 1321 Wyoming St, Missoula, MT 59801 Please wait while we load your form

Incident Notice Western Montana Mental Health Center Provides Notice of Data Security Incident MONTANA – July 17, 2025 – Western Montana Mental Health Center (“WMMHC”) is providing notice of a recent data security incident that may have involved personal and/or protected health information. WMMHC takes the privacy and security of all information within its possession very seriously. WMMHC has sent notice of this incident to potentially affected individuals and provided resources to assist them. On September 15, 2024, WMMHC discovered that it was experiencing a network disruption and immediately initiated an investigation of the matter with the assistance of independent cybersecurity experts. As a result of the investigation, it determined that certain files were accessed without authorization. WMMHC then engaged a third- party data review team to conduct a comprehensive review of those files, and, on or about May 27, 2025, learned that personal and protected health information belonging to WMMHC was contained within the potentially affected data. Based on WMMHC’s review of the potentially affected data, the following information may have been involved in the incident: Social Security numbers, driver’s license numbers, dates of birth, state or federal identification numbers, medical information, financial account information, and/or health insurance information. Of note, not all information was involved for all individuals, and WMMHC has no evidence of the misuse, or attempted misuse, of any potentially affected data. As soon as WMMHC discovered this incident, it took the steps described above and implemented measures to further enhance the security of its network environment and minimize the risk of a similar incident occurring in the future. WMMHC also notified the Federal Bureau of Investigation and will cooperate with any resulting investigation. WMMHC has established a toll-free call center to answer questions about the incident and address related concerns. Call center representatives are available Monday through Friday from 9:00 am to 9:00 pm Eastern Time, excluding holidays, and can be reached at 1-855-202-1403. The privacy and protection of personal and protected health information is a top priority for WMMHC. WMMHC deeply regrets any inconvenience or concern this incident may cause. WMMHC is providing the following information to help those wanting to know more about steps they can take to protect themselves and their information: What steps can I take to protect my personal information? Review Your Account Statements and Notify Law Enforcement of Suspicious Activity: As a precautionary measure, we recommend that you remain vigilant by reviewing your account statements and credit reports closely. If you detect any suspicious activity on an account, you should promptly notify the financial institution or company with which the account is maintained. You also should promptly report any fraudulent activity or any suspected incidence of identity theft to proper law enforcement authorities, your state attorney general, and/or the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). Copy of Credit Report: You may obtain a free copy of your credit report from each of the three major credit reporting agencies once every 12 months by visiting http://www.annualcreditreport.com /, calling toll-free 1-877-322-8228 , or by completing an Annual Credit Report Request Form and mailing it to Annual Credit Report Request Service, P.O. Box 105281, Atlanta, GA 30348. You also can contact one of the following three national credit reporting agencies: Equifax, P.O. Box 105851, Atlanta, GA 30348, 1-800-525-6285 , www.equifax.com . Experian, P.O. Box 9532, Allen, TX 75013, 1-888-397-3742 , www.experian.com . TransUnion, P.O. Box 2000, Chester, PA 19016, 1-800-916-8800 , www.transunion.com . Fraud Alert: You may want to consider placing a fraud alert on your credit report. An initial fraud alert is free and will stay on your credit file for at least one year. The alert informs creditors of possible fraudulent activity within your report and requests that the creditor contact you prior to establishing any accounts in your name. To place a fraud alert on your credit report, contact any of the three credit reporting agencies identified above. Additional information is available at http://www.annualcreditreport.com. Security Freeze: You have the right to put a security freeze on your credit file at no cost. This will prevent new credit from being opened in your name without the use of a PIN number that is issued to you when you initiate the freeze. A security freeze is designed to prevent potential creditors from accessing your credit report without your consent. As a result, using a security freeze may interfere with or delay your ability to obtain credit. You must separately place a security freeze on your credit file with each credit reporting agency. In order to place a security freeze, you may be required to provide the consumer reporting agency with information that identifies you including your full name, Social Security number, date of birth, current and previous addresses, a copy of your state-issued identification card, and a recent utility bill, bank statement or insurance statement. Additional Free Resources: You can obtain information from the consumer reporting agencies, the FTC, or from your respective state Attorney General about fraud alerts, security freezes, and steps you can take toward preventing identity theft. You may report suspected identity theft to local law enforcement, including to the FTC or to the Attorney General in your state. You also have certain rights under the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA): These rights include to know what is in your file; to dispute incomplete or inaccurate information; to have consumer reporting agencies correct or delete inaccurate, incomplete, or unverifiable information; as well as other rights. For more information about the FCRA, and your rights pursuant to the FCRA, please visit https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/articles/pdf-0096-fair-credit-reportingact.pdf .

Consent for Remote Group Sessions Please complete the electronic form below. All fields marked ( * ) are required fields. All information submitted on our website is private and confidential. Your treatment experience is strictly private and confidential, protected by federal and state law. If you need assistance in filling out our intake paperwork call 406-541-0024 To complete the form by hand: Please call 406-541-0024 to request a paper form be mailed to you. You may also download this form , scan and return by Email: referrals@wmmhc.org or Mail to: Western Montana Mental Health Center 1321 Wyoming St, Missoula, MT 59801 Please wait while we load your form

If you are a veteran living with mental illness or struggling with addiction, we can help. Get the help you deserve. Request a free confidential callback within 1 business day. Get Help Now If you are having a medical emergency call 911. If you are having thoughts of suicide, please call 988. If You are a Veteran or Know a Veteran Living with Addiction or a Mental Health Condition, We are Here to Get You the Help You Deserve. Returning to civilian life after active duty can be difficult. Your experiences stay with you; for some, this can lead to post-traumatic stress and evolve into substance abuse or addiction. Western Montana Mental Health Center is here to provide the help you deserve. We collaborate with the Veteran's Administration and offer community-based services, outpatient services, inpatient addiction recovery services, and housing options. Reach out to us and see how we can help, please call: 406-541-0024 Mental Health Application Substance Use Application 1 in 5 Americans experience some form of mental illness in any given year 1 1 in 25 Americans live with a serious mental health condition or long-term recurring major depression 2 1 in 7 Americans will misuse alcohol and/or drugs in their lifetime 3 Facts How do you know if you or someone you care about has a mental health condition or addiction? Contact us for a free, confidential assessment. Our team will contact you within one business day to discuss the issues you or your loved one are experiencing and how Western Montana Mental Health Center can help. Get Help Now Get the help you deserve. Insurance & Payment What to Expect Get Help Now All information submitted is 100% confidential. 1. Any Mental Illness (AMI) Among Adults. (n.d.). Retrieved May 1, 2019, from https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/statistics/mental-illness.shtml#part_15478 2. Serious Mental Illness (SMI) Among Adults. (n.d.). Retrieved May 1, 2019, from https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/statistics/mental-illness.shtml#part_154788 3. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Office of the Surgeon General, Facing Addiction in America: The Surgeon General's Report on Alcohol, Drugs, and Health. Washington, DC: HHS, November 2016. https://addiction.surgeongeneral.gov/sites/default/files/surgeon-generals-report.pdf

Western Montana Mental Health provides comprehensive health services and housing options to people of all ages facing mental health and substance use disorders. Who We Are Western Montana Mental Health provides comprehensive behavioral health services to people of all ages facing mental health and substance use disorders. We meet you where you are, and we do not turn away. We are here for those who need the kind of care that only we can provide, the way we provide it, where we provide it. We are here to support every person’s potential to dream more, achieve more, and be more. We are here to provide access to hope, meaningful life choices, and better outcomes. At Western Montana Mental Health Center, we meet people where they are, and we do not turn away. Mission & Vision Our Mission Our Mission: At WMMHC our mission is to build thriving communities through compassionate, whole-person, expert care. Our Vision: Our vision is to serve as a premiere community provider, employer, and partner in comprehensive behavioral health services. Our Values: Empathy. Integrity. Respect. Impact About About Since we opened our doors in 1971, we have been driven by the unwavering goal of providing behavioral healthcare that meets the needs of the people we serve throughout Western Montana. We've stayed true to our commitment to providing person-centered and evidence-based care in community settings. We've remained dedicated to doing what is right, not what is easy or profitable. As a licensed community-based mental health center, we have fulfilled our unique role – to be Western Montana's behavioral healthcare "safety net." We tirelessly advocate for the rights of individuals to have access to integrated services that help people overcome despair and choose hope. The only thing that has changed since our inception almost 50 years ago is how much we've grown. Provided by staff representing a diverse mix of skills and backgrounds, we have a much more comprehensive offering of services with 25 programs to meet the needs of people across the continuum of age and need. And, since 2016, we can now provide services using telemedicine technology, meaning better access for clients and more effective use of scarce resources. History History Initially, the State Department of Institutions funded and administered five community mental health clinics. One of the clinics was located in Missoula and was housed in the basement of the Student Health Center at the University of Montana. This clinic, with a staff of six, was responsible for serving the counties of Western Montana. Services were almost exclusively outpatient, and due to the limited team, outreach efforts throughout the Region were minimal. The expectation was that clients would commute to Missoula, where services would be provided within the clinic. There are old records suggesting that the clinic opened in 1942. Employees of this clinic were all staff members of the State of Montana, and they answered directly to the superintendent of the Warm Springs State Hospital. There was considerable isolation of the staff as direct contact with the State Hospital was minimal. Federal Involvement Federal Involvement Montana's interest in developing comprehensive community mental health centers was sparked by the Joint Commission on Mental Illness and Health that Congress established under the Mental Health Study Act of 1955. Montana received funds to study its mental health needs and resources, and for five years, effort was devoted to the development of a plan that would provide adequate services to the residents of Montana. With the passage of federal staffing and construction grant programs by Congress in 1963, the Montana State legislature passed complementary bills that enabled the State to become a responsible partner with the federal government in establishing regional mental health centers. Five mental health regions were established within the State and Boards, comprised of a county commissioner from each county within the Region, designated as the authority for governance of the community-based mental health programs. On July 15, 1969, the Western Montana Regional Community Mental Health Center Board submitted to the National Institute of Mental Health an application requesting federal staffing grant funds under the provision of Public Law 89-105. The program was approved on September 1, 1969—Western initiated services on January 1, 1971, utilizing local, State, and federal funds. Offices were opened in Ravalli, Lake, Sanders, Flathead, Lincoln Counties, and the existing Missoula-based outpatient office. The original (1971) staff numbered 20, including 11 clinicians, seven clerical workers, a business manager, and a regional director. Meet Our Leaders Meet Our Board Contact Us Mission & Vision | About | History | Federal Involvement

Welcome to WMMHC! Please answer these questions as they apply to the person receiving services. Children Services Packet Please complete the electronic packet below. All fields marked ( * ) are required fields. All information submitted on our website is private and confidential. Your treatment experience is strictly private and confidential, protected by federal and state law. If you need assistance in filling out our intake paperwork call 406-541-0024 To complete the application by hand: Please call 406-541-0024 to request a paper application be mailed to you. You may also download this application, scan and return by Email: referrals@wmmhc.org or Mail to: Western Montana Mental Health Center 1321 Wyoming St, Missoula, MT 59801 Please wait while we load your application

Chief Executive Officer Opportunity The Western Montana Mental Health Center Board of Directors is seeking a Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to lead and elevate WMMHC to the next phase in our organization. This is an extraordinary opportunity for a compassionate, mission-driven, and experienced leader to fill this full-time position. The CEO will directly support their leadership team and provide indirect support to all WMMHC staff. They will also work collaboratively with Western Montana Mental Health Center’s committed Board of Directors. Click the image above to learn more about the Chief Executive Officer position. APPLY HERE